This turkey was delivered to our Center back in October. He had been the victim of a serious predator attack, with multiple trauma wounds to his neck and body and a hole in the bottom of his lower beak. He was relatively easy to treat however, as he had no serious infections or other complications. Dr. Mertz was able to suture his beak closed, and all of his wounds were cleaned and bandaged.

Wild turkeys are very different than their domestic counterparts. They are, for one thing, able to fly very well. They are also faster, stronger, and generally far better at survival. They are omnivorous, primarily eating various types of nuts and seeds, however they also occasionally eat small amphibians and reptiles.

This guy is almost fully healed now, and although he will be spending a safe Thanksgiving here at NEWC he will be ready for release shortly afterwards.